Manufactured in 1896. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two-line address and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. Three-line upper tang model, maker and patent date marking and the serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sights, full magazine tube, blue finish and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter verifies the rifle configuration, caliber, octagon barrel, plain trigger, and that it was received in and shipped out of the warehouse on October 19, 1900 to order number 77853, a late shipment as the rifle was manufactured four years earlier in 1896.

Excellent. The rifle retains 90% plus original blue finish overall with some muzzle and edge wear, and some scratches, thinning and light spotting on the receiver. Much of the original case colors remain on the hammer and lever with a smooth gray patina on the balance. The wood is very fine with some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.